A U.S. judge has paused Trump’s plan to cut federal jobs.
A federal judge has stepped in to stop the Trump administration from carrying out a major staff cut across government agencies. This decision was made on May 9 by U.S. District Judge Susan Illston, who sits in San Francisco.
Justice Department Pushes Back
Not happy with the court’s action, the Justice Department filed an emergency appeal. In its response, it argued that the judge’s ruling blocks most of the executive branch from making decisions about reducing the federal workforce — something it claims goes too far.
Power Limits and Executive Orders
The judge explained that President Trump had gone beyond what the Constitution allows. According to her, the president can’t make wide changes in federal agencies unless Congress agrees to it.
Sensitive Documents Now in Question
The administration is also upset that the court is asking for documents that include internal discussions between agencies. They say this move interferes with executive privilege — the right to keep such matters private.
Part of Trump’s Bigger Agenda
Back in February, Trump gave an order for federal departments to prepare for quick job cuts. This was part of a larger plan to overhaul how the government works — one of his key goals in his second term.
More Legal Fire for Trump Administration
This case is just one of many legal fights the Trump team is currently facing. Other ongoing court cases include matters like who gets U.S. citizenship by birth and how far a president can go when using executive powers.
